Hello, March! Is that Spring I smell in the air?
I know some of you Carson-Newman students might have a hard time believing spring is here, considering we've had snow flurries in the last few days, and the other half of you are in the same boat as me, thinking: "March?! It's March?! February gave me and extra day and I still wasn't ready!" But, believe me, spring has sprung.
Whether or not you believe that we are out of winter's clutches or not, here are some blessings to consider thanking spring for.
1. Sunshine!!!
If sunshine does not come to mind when you think of the word 'spring', then I don't know what does. After every cold and gloomy winter, what is more rejuvenating than sunshine to a landscape and a human heart? No more cramped and stuffy dorm room for you and me, sister! It is time to lay out and stay out.
2. Uplifting Qualities
Going along with number one, sunshine actually awakens your brain and can help with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Brightening and warming up does more for a person than we even know. Also, the fresh air has a way of cleansing our inner selves.
3. Color
Yes, I'm talking about how spring brings back into existence flowers, leaves, grass, and blue skies. After the doom and gloom of the winter wasteland, some of us begin to feel like we will never see more than white and grey ever again. So, thanks spring! It's good to remember the world doesn't just exist in shades of grey.
4. Life
With spring comes the creation and awakening of life. Whether spring holds months of religious holidays for you, or not, hope buds on every branch and life is born to animals and humans, alike.
5. A Break
SPRANG BREAK, am I right? The real namesake of spring is Spring Break, a.k.a. a chance to relax from classes go have some fun in the sun (literally). Spring is a big, fat congratulations to you for surviving a grueling amount of homework, chapped lips, and girls in UGG boots; so, go a little crazy!
6. Warmth
Time to ditch that snot-stained overcoat you've been wearing for 4 months straight through cold and flu season! Warming temperatures mean more ice cream and less layers, which is something we can all be happy about. Alright Chaco cult, it's time to do your thing.
7. Car Rides
Last, but certainly not least, spring gives us one of life's greatest pleasures: a sun shining, windows down, music blaring joy ride to anywhere. How can you not feel like a new person after feeling your hair whip in the warm wind as you screamed "Electric Feel" by MGMT??
So yes, it is March. And yes, life is chugging along. But when life is dark and cold, remember what is just around the corner: Vivacious and Rejuvenating Spring. And when you are sneezing from allergies and long for the sniffles of winter, remember that you can now breath in the smell of rain on a warm, spring sidewalk, and maybe a small smile of gratitude will cross your newly freckled face.
